Google to take Android One phones to Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

With an aim to make smartphones accessible to an estimated 200 million people, Google today announced the sale of Android One phones in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in “the coming weeks”.

Google’s existing partners for Android One – India’s Micromax, Karbonn, and Spice – will join Bangladesh-based Symphony Mobile in making phones for these three markets. Symphony is preparing to launch its first Android One phone, the Symphony Roar A50.

The Android One program got its global debut in India in September. The move is part of Google’s aim to “give people a high quality mobile experience for an affordable price, running stock-Android with updates from Google.”

Last week, Karbonn committed to a long-term partnership with Android One in India, while Spice launched India’s first Android One Hindi smartphone, the Dream Uno H. The Dream Uno H, priced at US$103, consists of a Hindi keyboard and Hindi app versions of popular Google services like Chrome, Search, YouTube, and Google Maps.

Google had previously earmarked Indonesia and Philippines amongst other emerging Asian markets for future Android One expansions. The firm said it will reach more countries in 2015.

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